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Vivi Melkonian

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor-in-Chief

Vivi Melkonian is one of two Co-Editors-in-Chief of The Villanovan in 2022. A senior Communication major specializing in journalism and minoring in Political Science, Vivi was Co-Opinion Editor in 2021. Vivi never shied away from a controversial topic during her time as Opinion Editor, including articles on the Texas Abortion law, an on-campus sexual assault case, and former Villanova head coach Jay Wright’s change in attire. Vivi has three dogs, including two dachshunds.

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The crackdown on College Hall has shifted student nightlife to more dangerous areas.

Closing Courts has Consequences

Vivi Melkonian, Staff Writer
February 28, 2024
Single or taken, commemorate Valentine’s Day with a heart shaped pizza and chocolate covered strawberries.

Love on Lancaster: Valentine’s Edition

Vivi Melkonian, Former Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 14, 2024
Live from Eli Rallo's "I Didn't Know I Needed This : The Live Show"

We All Need Eli: IDKINT Book Tour Review

Vivi Melkonian, Former Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 7, 2024

Vivi and Colin’s Farewell

Vivi Melkonian and Colin Beazley
December 6, 2023
The vandalism of Olympic Town was discovered early Sunday morning.

Criminal Mischief at Olympic Town

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor in Chief
November 8, 2023
Villanovans tailgated on Mendel Field despite the school canceling the tailgate.

And the Tailgate Goes On

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor-In-Chief
September 27, 2023
Shapiro and Fetterman both won their races on Tuesday night.

Pennsylvania Goes Blue: Midterm Election Results and Analysis

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor-in-Chief
November 10, 2022
Families tailgate on Mendel Field before the football game.

Villanova Celebrates Family Weekend

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor-in-Chief
September 29, 2022
Eugene Hammen was charged with Burglary, Invasion of Privacy, Loitering and Prowling at Night and Possession of Instruments of Crime.

South Campus Intruder Identified, Awaiting Trial

Vivi Melkonian and Cate McCusker
September 7, 2022
President Biden Offers Warning to Nation and Calls for Action in Philadelphia Address

President Biden Offers Warning to Nation and Calls for Action in Philadelphia Address

Vivi Melkonian and Lydia McFarlane
September 2, 2022
The Supreme Court of the United States voted to overturn Roe v. Wade (1973) on Friday morning, June 24.

U.S. Supreme Court Overturns Roe v. Wade

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor-in-Chief
June 24, 2022
Wright makes his entrance at Hoops Mania in 2021.

All Wright: Jay Wright to Speak at 2022 Commencement

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 28, 2022
Father Peter expressed excitement for the Neptune era of Villanova Basketball.

Father Peter Speaks on Wright’s Retirement

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2022
Rev. Peter M. Donohue, O.S.A, Ph. D served as the commencement speaker for the class of 2021.

Villanova Commencement: No Feature Speaker, Set to Focus on Students

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 27, 2022
Jay Wright spoke at the Villanova Men's Basketball Awards Thursday night.

Villanova Community Reacts to Coach Wright’s Retirement

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor-in-Chief
April 22, 2022
Villanova students eventually made it to The Big Easy.

ROLL NOLA: ‘Nova Students Take on The Big Easy

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor-in-Chief
March 30, 2022
Villanova has made booster shots available on campus.

Opinion: Villanova Should Continue to Protect Its Students

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Editor-in-Chief
February 9, 2022
Jay Wright warming up for the game recent against Syracuse. 

The Wright Way: Bring Back the Suits, Jay

Vivi Melkonian and Tina Aron
December 15, 2021
Women in Texas protest Senate Bill 8 and its restrictions on abortion. 

Texas Abortion Law Strips Women of Bodily Autonomy

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Opinion Editor
September 8, 2021
The year following Floyd’s death has been filled with numerous protests advocating for the equality and protection of Black lives.

George Floyd: A Year in Remembrance

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Opinion Editor
May 25, 2021
Students were notified about the reports on Wednesday morning.

University’s Ignorant and Dismissive Messaging in Recent Emails Reporting Sexual Assault on Campus

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Opinion Editor
March 4, 2021
Greene repeatedly perpetuated election conspiracies.

Marjorie Taylor Greene Punished for Offensive Remarks

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Opinion Editos
February 10, 2021
President Biden signing executive orders in the Oval Office

Major Memorandum for Women’s Healthcare Rights

Vivi Melkonian, Co-Opinion Editor
February 3, 2021

Stacey Abrams’ Vital Role in Changing Georgia Politics

Vivi Melkonian, Staff Writer
November 11, 2020
Our generation has been more politically active than our parents’ and other generations.

How Our Generation Talks Politics Differently

Vivi Melkonian, Staff Writer
November 4, 2020
The University’s Spring Schedule and Student Disdain

The University’s Spring Schedule and Student Disdain

Vivi Melkonian, Staff Writer
October 28, 2020
Georgia’s Continuous Instances of Voter Suppression

Georgia’s Continuous Instances of Voter Suppression

Vivi Melkonian, Staff Writer
October 21, 2020
Crucial Moments in the Trial of Breonna Taylor Killers

Crucial Moments in the Trial of Breonna Taylor Killers

Vivi Melkonian, Staff Writer
October 7, 2020
The Supreme Court Hypocrisy of the Republican Senate

The Supreme Court Hypocrisy of the Republican Senate

Vivi Melkonian, Staff Writer
October 1, 2020
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